<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not (yet) A Bike Race]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/</link><image><url>https://raleighcrit.com/favicon.png</url><title>Raleigh Criterium</title><link>https://raleighcrit.com/</link></image><generator>Ghost 5.28</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:22:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://raleighcrit.com/rss/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h3 id="testing-%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8F-1-2-3">Testing &#x1F399;&#xFE0F; 1 2 3</h3><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Upcoming Events</blockquote><h2 id="triad-criterium-spring-series">Triad Criterium Spring Series</h2><p>Tuesdays from March 10th through May 12th &#x2014;&#xA0;<em>TESTING</em></p><h3 id="mountain-events-criterium-pb-herbalife">Mountain Events Criterium p/b Herbalife</h3><p>April 21st, Tuesday @ 6:00 PM &#x2014;&#xA0;<em>TESTING</em></p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hQOp7RgWYWo?si=0Qq37Me5mAIw8vsm" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><ul><li>Herbalife #4 of 5</li><li>Series Overall #7 of 10</li></ul><hr><h3 id="kens-bike-shop-criterium-at-the-winston-salem-fairgrounds">Ken&apos;s Bike</h3>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/live-in-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b38562f1750c04b660a238</guid><category><![CDATA[2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Criterium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Livestream]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIVE]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2026/03/SMPTE_Color_Bars_16x9.svg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 id="testing-%F0%9F%8E%99%EF%B8%8F-1-2-3">Testing &#x1F399;&#xFE0F; 1 2 3</h3><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Upcoming Events</blockquote><h2 id="triad-criterium-spring-series">Triad Criterium Spring Series</h2><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2026/03/SMPTE_Color_Bars_16x9.svg" alt="LIVE in 2026"><p>Tuesdays from March 10th through May 12th &#x2014;&#xA0;<em>TESTING</em></p><h3 id="mountain-events-criterium-pb-herbalife">Mountain Events Criterium p/b Herbalife</h3><p>April 21st, Tuesday @ 6:00 PM &#x2014;&#xA0;<em>TESTING</em></p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hQOp7RgWYWo?si=0Qq37Me5mAIw8vsm" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><ul><li>Herbalife #4 of 5</li><li>Series Overall #7 of 10</li></ul><hr><h3 id="kens-bike-shop-criterium-at-the-winston-salem-fairgrounds">Ken&apos;s Bike Shop Criterium at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds</h3><p>April 28th, Tuesday @ 5:30 PM &#x2014;&#xA0;<em>TESTING</em></p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1haQfJQDqv8?si=w89HWUoC4vnm2I8_" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><ul><li>WS Fairgrounds #4 of 5</li><li>Series Overall #8 of 10</li></ul><hr><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Stream Replays</blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/stream-replays/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Stream Replays</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">2026 Mountain Events&#x2019; Winter Warmup Crit p/b Herbalife 2026 February 14 - Saturday</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="LIVE in 2026"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1627660163626-d01ceab1713e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fGluc3RhbnR8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzczMzc3MDU1fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="LIVE in 2026"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stream Replays]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>From the <a href="https://www.tourofnewportnews.com">Tour of Newport News</a> to your local <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/kens-spring-crit">Tuesday night at the Fairgrounds</a> in Winston-Salem, NC &#x2014; all official live streams plus those just for testing, all in one thread. If you&apos;ve seen me at a race and I streamed any part of it, here it is.</p>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/stream-replays/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b3962bf1750c04b660a268</guid><category><![CDATA[2026]]></category><category><![CDATA[Livestream]]></category><category><![CDATA[Criterium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Replays]]></category><category><![CDATA[2025]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1627660163626-d01ceab1713e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fGluc3RhbnR8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzczMzc3MDU1fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1627660163626-d01ceab1713e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fGluc3RhbnR8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzczMzc3MDU1fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Stream Replays"><p>From the <a href="https://www.tourofnewportnews.com">Tour of Newport News</a> to your local <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/kens-spring-crit">Tuesday night at the Fairgrounds</a> in Winston-Salem, NC &#x2014; all official live streams plus those just for testing, all in one thread. If you&apos;ve seen me at a race and I streamed any part of it, here it is.</p><hr><blockquote>Looking for photos and recorded videos? From 2022 to current can be found here: <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/public-media/">Public Media</a></blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/public-media/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Public Media</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">I like taking pictures, I don&#x2019;t always love editing. So&#x2014; while I did personally edit all of the images on this page, I utilized Aftershoot A.I. to cull and edit most of the images found in our Google Drive shared folders &#x1F4C2;If the picture is of you&#x2014; it&#x2019;s yours.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Stream Replays"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2024/12/20241208-NCCX-2.jpg" alt="Stream Replays"></div></a></figure><hr><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">2026</blockquote><h2 id="tour-of-newport-news">Tour of Newport News</h2><p>2026 April 10 &amp; 11 - Friday &amp; Saturday |&#xA0;Omnium Events # 2 &amp; 4</p><h3 id="friday">Friday</h3><ul><li>8:15 PM - City Center Hill Climb</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O58PXM0p0DQ?si=KP_E6JQSRJyVvJGd" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><h3 id="saturday">Saturday</h3><ul><li>6:45 PM = Women Pro 1/2/3</li><li>8:00 PM = Men Pro 1/2</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AdmPLy5OVg0?si=GFietzg0GmgOzREd" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><hr><h3 id="tar-heels-gp-pb-triangle-velo-criterium-gp-day-1">Tar Heels GP p/b Triangle Velo Criterium GP Day 1</h3><p>2026 March &#x2014; Saturday &#x2014;&#xA0;Men 1/2/3 &#xA0;&#x2014; <em>TESTING</em></p><ul><li>HLS from OBS to YouTube</li><li>OBSBOT Tiny 2 PTZ Webcam</li><li>Internet = T-Mobile 5G USB Dongle</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nrZoC89ItS4?si=0AqOHhUEfdu06VK5" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><hr><h3 id="mountain-events-winter-warmup-crit-pb-herbalife">Mountain Events&apos; Winter Warmup Crit p/b Herbalife</h3><p>2026 February 14 &#x2014; Saturday &#x2014; <em>TESTING</em></p><ul><li>Testing some multi-cam picture-in-picture stuff</li><li>Testing cellular streaming methods from different camera angles</li><li>Testing Restream.io &#x2014;&#xA0;results = cancelled subscription. May switch back to StreamYard but limits to 1080p 30fps. Recent tests at 1080p 60fps from OBS direct to YouTube via HLS are extremely promising. Needs additional field testing. Will plan to do this during test streams at triad spring series</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfwPt84HccA?si=g48T7BYnDHHn0VxK&amp;start=11200" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><hr><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">2025</blockquote><h3 id="mountain-events-winter-warmup-crit-pb-herbalife-1">Mountain Events&apos; Winter Warmup Crit p/b Herbalife</h3><p>2025 February 2 &#x2014; <em>TESTING</em></p><ul><li>Testing DJI Air 2s &#xBB;&#xA0;DJI RC Pro &#xBB;&#xA0;HDMI capture card &#xBB;&#xA0;OBS &#xBB;&#xA0;YouTube</li></ul><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLyZ14x8OS8?si=8JWn5gw5ps4-eave" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html-->]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVE @ ToNN]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h2 id="friday-saturday-april-10-11-2026">Friday &amp; Saturday | April 10 &amp; 11, 2026</h2><p></p><h3 id="city-center-hill-climb">City Center Hill Climb</h3><p>Friday @ 8:15 PM</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O58PXM0p0DQ?si=Q8wGJ22dyFFmumRu" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><ul><li>8:17 PM &#xBB; Fixed Gear Men</li><li>8:32 PM &#xBB; Fixed Gear Open</li><li>8:42 PM &#xBB; Men 2/3</li><li>9:05 PM &#xBB; Women Pro 1/2/3</li><li>9:12 PM &#xBB;</li></ul>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/live-tour-of-newport-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67796f0ff1750c04b660a178</guid><category><![CDATA[Livestream]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[April]]></category><category><![CDATA[Criterium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Replays]]></category><category><![CDATA[2026]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2026/03/Tour-of-Newport-News-Logo-w.-Border.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="friday-saturday-april-10-11-2026">Friday &amp; Saturday | April 10 &amp; 11, 2026</h2><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2026/03/Tour-of-Newport-News-Logo-w.-Border.png" alt="LIVE @ ToNN"><p></p><h3 id="city-center-hill-climb">City Center Hill Climb</h3><p>Friday @ 8:15 PM</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O58PXM0p0DQ?si=Q8wGJ22dyFFmumRu" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><ul><li>8:17 PM &#xBB; Fixed Gear Men</li><li>8:32 PM &#xBB; Fixed Gear Open</li><li>8:42 PM &#xBB; Men 2/3</li><li>9:05 PM &#xBB; Women Pro 1/2/3</li><li>9:12 PM &#xBB; Men Pro 1/2</li><li>9:36 PM &#xBB; Anything But a Road Bike, Single Speed!</li></ul><hr><h2 id="newport-news-twilight-criterium">Newport News Twilight Criterium</h2><p>Saturday @ 6:30 PM</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AdmPLy5OVg0?si=GFietzg0GmgOzREd" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: markdown--><ul><li>6:45 PM &#xBB;&#xA0;Pro Women</li><li>8:00 PM &#xBB;&#xA0;Pro Men</li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 🎁 Wrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I&apos;ll write a recap later.<br>For now&#x2014; <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/public-media/">l00k</a> &#x2B07;&#xFE0F;</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/public-media/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Public Media</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">I like taking pictures, I don&#x2019;t always love editing. 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2024/11/occx-flyer.png" alt="OCCX Central 2024 Race #1"><p>it broke.</p><h3 id="itried-again">iTried Again</h3><!--kg-card-begin: html--><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RDPNWZDoBL8?si=vY6ydg_mO2kAg08s" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe><!--kg-card-end: html--><hr><p>... will try again later &#x1F914;</p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/67250"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Cross Central - OCCX - Weeknight Training Series Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Cyclocross Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="OCCX Central 2024 Race #1"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="OCCX Central 2024 Race #1"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 Race Calendar]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you&apos;re racing road bikes in 2024 and coming from somewhere around Raleigh, NC&#x2014; here&apos;s everything we think you might be interested in. The &quot;Local&quot; section is restricted to ~200 miles from Raleigh, NC while including all ACCC events, even if those are</p>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/2024-race-calendar/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">657a6feaf1750c04b6609123</guid><category><![CDATA[2024]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Criterium]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Road]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gravel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Collegiate]]></category><category><![CDATA[ACCC]]></category><category><![CDATA[USAC]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:11 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1483592907364-bbef8b46760a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fGJpa2UlMjBmaXJld29ya3N8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzAyNTIyODE5fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1483592907364-bbef8b46760a?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fGJpa2UlMjBmaXJld29ya3N8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzAyNTIyODE5fDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><p>If you&apos;re racing road bikes in 2024 and coming from somewhere around Raleigh, NC&#x2014; here&apos;s everything we think you might be interested in. The &quot;Local&quot; section is restricted to ~200 miles from Raleigh, NC while including all ACCC events, even if those are over 200 miles away. Adventure-worthy crits (~200 miles+ from Raleigh) have been included in a new section at the end.</p><blockquote>LEGEN-wait-for-it ...</blockquote><p>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; = USA Cycling Calendar&#x200C;&#x200C;<br>&#x1F3EB; = ACCC Collegiate Road Season Calendar<br>&#x200C;&#x200C;&#x1F501; = Criterium&#x200C;&#x200C;<br>&#x1F6A6; = Road<br>&#x23F0; = Time Trial<br>&#x1F525; = Streets Sprints<br>&#x26F0;&#xFE0F; = Hill Climb<br>&#x1FAA8; = Gravel</p><blockquote>... D</blockquote><hr><h2 id="local-races">Local Races</h2><h3 id="within-200-miles-accc">Within ~200 Miles + ACCC</h3><p></p><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; January 7th</strong> - Velocious Sport Off Road Event</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 7th - &#x1FAA8;&#x1F501; @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VoMciWjErSsZQ89w6">1411 Whitaker Ridge Dr NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106</a></li>
<li>Is it a crit? Is it gravel? Is it short track? Is it AI generated?</li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/vs-off-road-event"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">VS Off Road Event! Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Off Road Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; January 14th</strong> - Velocious Sport Off Road Event 2</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 14th - &#x1FAA8;&#x1F501; @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VoMciWjErSsZQ89w6">1411 Whitaker Ridge Dr NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106</a></li>
<li>We still don&apos;t know if it&apos;s a crit, gravel, or short track.</li>
<li>Definitely not AI generated.</li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/vs-off-road-event-2024-jan-14"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">VS Off Road Event 2 Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Off Road Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; February 24th &amp; 25th</strong> - Tidewater Classic + Todd Stadium Crit</p><ul><li>Saturday 24th - &#x1F6A6; Tidewater Classic @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1mpHQonryuLKrkpQ9">9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg, VA &#xA0;23188</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/tidewater-winter-classic"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">The 18th Annual Tidewater Winter Classic Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 25th - &#x1F501; Todd Stadium Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GsQyQ6hJ4jHnCm2w6?g_st=ic">12465 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA  23605</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/todd-stadium"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Todd Stadium Crit Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; March 2nd &amp; 3rd</strong> - Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem</p><ul><li>Saturday 2nd -&#x1F6A6;Road Race @ <a href="https://maps.google.com/?daddr=36.1729123,-80.479178">2133 Flint Hill Rd, East Bend, NC &#xA0;27018</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/wfu-rr"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Wake Forest University Road Race Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><ul><li>Sunday 3rd - &#x1F501; Crit @ Herbalife <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/m4499oq6QYwwwvGr9?g_st=ic">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC &#xA0;27284</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/wfu-crit"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Wake Forest University Criterium Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;&#x1F3EB; March 23rd &amp; 24th</strong> - Rogue State Road Race + Tuffy Takeover Crit</p><ul><li>Saturday 23rd - &#x1F6A6;Road Race @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CxPDLgqc8nyLmaqx9">448 W H Jones Rd, New Hill, NC 27562</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/ncsu-rr"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Rogue State Road Race Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><ul><li>Sunday 24th - &#x1F501; Criterium @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NnnPWDWuhh6eYo977">161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516</a><br>Park here &#xBB; <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8urmHxzp5YFsCRW3A">https://maps.app.goo.gl/8urmHxzp5YFsCRW3A</a><br>Segment: <a href="https://www.strava.com/segments/34012335?filter=overall">https://www.strava.com/segments/34012335?filter=overall</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/ncsu-crit"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Tuffy Takeover Criterium Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; March 26th &#xBB; May 21st </strong>- <a href="https://mountainevents.us/cca-calendar">Triad Crit Spring Series</a> @ Fairgrounds</p><ul><li>Tuesdays (bi-weekly) - &#x1F501; Crit @ Fairgrounds, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qHSi8bg9ojMLsdPaA">421 W 27th St<br>Winston-Salem NC 27105</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/65156/Kens-Bike-Shop-Criterium-Spring-Series-Winston-Salem-NC"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Ken&#x2019;s Bike Shop Criterium Spring Series Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; April 2nd &#xBB; May 28th </strong>- <a href="https://mountainevents.us/cca-calendar">Triad Crit Spring Series</a> @ Herbalife</p><ul><li>Tuesdays (bi-weekly) - &#x1F501; Crit @ Herbalife, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSbG1rraruQYAbKj8">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/herbalife"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Mountain Events Criterium Spring Series p/b Herbalife Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; April 6th</strong> - Polling House Road Race</p><ul><li>Saturday 6th - &#x1F6A6;Road Race + TTT @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/f9VgvEyU5X2uZjEx8?g_st=ic">937 Bayard Rd, Lothian, MD &#xA0;20711</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/navy-rr"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Polling House Road Race 2024 Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; April 12th &#xBB; 14th</strong> - Tour of Newport News</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Friday 12th - &#x1F525; Street Sprints @ <a href="https://maps.google.com/?daddr=36.9775139,-76.4300752">2400 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA  23602</a></li>
<li>Saturday 13th AM - &#x23F0; Time Trial @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xfvD41UzJGtdwy55A">11201 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA 23690</a></li>
<li>Saturday 13th PM - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.google.com/?daddr=36.9775139,-76.4300752">2400 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA  23602</a></li>
<li>Sunday 14th -&#x1F6A6;Circuit Race @ Ft Eustis, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aarpzucYSVKkPcmV7">643 Dickman St, Fort Eustis, VA 23604</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/62778"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Tour of Newport News Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; April 13th &amp; 14th</strong> - High Country Classic - App State</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 13th - &#x26F0;&#xFE0F; Hill Climb @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XhznHYSdC7bo5166">884 Rivers St, Boone, NC  28607</a></li>
<li>Sunday 14th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/3XhznHYSdC7bo5166">884 Rivers St, Boone, NC  28607</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/high-country-cycling-classic24"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">High Country Cycling Classic Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p>&#x200C;&#x200C;<strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; April 20th &amp; 21st</strong> - <a href="https://www.racejeffcup.com">Jefferson Cup Road Race</a></p><ul><li>Saturday 20th - &#x1F6A6;Road Race @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ipCPmS66EAPFJhpY9">3550 Blenheim Rd, Charlottesville, VA &#xA0;22902</a></li><li>Sunday 21st - &#x1F501; The Cavalier Criterium @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aQEXTvx4ZiCrgRpo6?g_st=ic">3550 Blenheim Rd, Charlottesville, VA &#xA0;22902</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/jefferson-cup-rr"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Jefferson Cup Road Race Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>April 27th &amp; 28th</strong> - Carolinas Cycling Association Road Championships</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 27th - &#x1F6A6; Road Race @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHYCi2cgomfwTCk1A">7130 Powell Street, Wade, NC, 28395</a><br>
Route &#xBB; <a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3179172468379457354">https://www.strava.com/routes/3179172468379457354</a></li>
<li>Sunday 28th - &#x23F0; Time Trial @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHYCi2cgomfwTCk1A">7130 Powell Street, Wade, NC, 28395</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/cca-road-race-and-time-trial-championship"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Carolinas Cycling Association Road Race &amp; Time Trial Championships Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>May 14th &#xBB; 19th</strong> - <a href="https://roadnats.usacycling.org/pro-road/registration?if=1#Register">USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>ITT, Criterium, &amp; Road Race</li>
<li>Juniors, U23, Women&apos;s Elite, &amp; Men&apos;s Elite</li>
<li>Charleston, WV</li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://roadnats.usacycling.org/pro-road/registration?if=1#Register"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Pro Road Nationals | Registration | USA Cycling</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everything you need to know about the USA Cycling Road National Championships.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://roadnats.usacycling.org/apple-touch-icon.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">USA Cycling</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://d31phgno5jnghy.cloudfront.net/roadnats/assets/_1200x630_crop_center-center_82_none/Pro_Road_Color_2@3x.png?mtime=1698260584" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; May 19th </strong>- <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/65361">Grit: A Gravel Criterium</a></p><ul><li>Sunday 19th - &#x1F501; Grit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CVCPfCNVJh3TUiU96">101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/65361"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">GRIT - A Gravel Criterium Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; May 24th &amp; 25th</strong> - <a href="https://www.winstonsalemcycling.com">Winston-Salem Cycling Classic</a> / Gears &amp; Guitars</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Friday 24th - &#x1F525; Street Sprints @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CzxmcTEfQxNvXf5w9">500 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101</a></li>
<li>Saturday 25th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.google.com/?daddr=36.100001,-80.2409801">475 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC  27101</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/63170"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Winston Salem Cycling Classic &amp; Gears and Guitars Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://www.bikereg.com/BR/VirtualImages/EventLogos/cr-85cf8615-17d3-4f2a-b0de-938e5c13d568.jpg" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; May 26th</strong> - <a href="https://www.thechadandrews.com/events-usa-crits-rock-hill">USA Crits All-Star Race</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 26th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/izZ6somdgtzAwgKF9">1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/rock-hill-all-star-race"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">USA CRITS ALL-STAR RACE Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; May 28th </strong>- <a href="https://mountainevents.us/cca-calendar">Triad Crit Spring Series</a> - Finale</p><ul><li>Tuesday 28th - &#x1F501; Crit @ Herbalife, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSbG1rraruQYAbKj8">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/herbalife"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Mountain Events Criterium Spring Series p/b Herbalife Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 4th &amp; June 18th </strong>- <a href="https://mountainevents.us/cca-calendar">Triad Crit Summer Series</a> @ Fairgrounds</p><ul><li>Tuesday 4th &amp; 18th - &#x1F501; Crit @ Fairgrounds, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/qHSi8bg9ojMLsdPaA">421 W 27th St<br>Winston-Salem NC 27105</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/66414/Kens-Bike-Shop-Criterium-Summer-Series-Winston-Salem-NC"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Ken&#x2019;s Bike Shop Criterium Summer Series Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 8th &amp; 9th</strong> - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/mountaineventsregionalcrit#Register">Carolinas Regional Criterium Championships</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 8th - &#x1F501; Category Based @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VBCWjuAiCCcPxaYV6">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li>
<li>Sunday 9th - &#x1F501; Age Based @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VBCWjuAiCCcPxaYV6">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/mountaineventsregionalcrit#Register"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Carolinas Regional Criterium Championships Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 11th &#xBB; July 16th </strong>- <a href="https://mountainevents.us/cca-calendar">Triad Crit Summer Series</a> @ Herbalife (New route!)</p><ul><li>Tuesdays - &#x1F501; Crit @ Herbalife, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xSbG1rraruQYAbKj8">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li><li>Jim says they&apos;ll be changing up the route for this course!</li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/herbalife-summer-2024"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Mountain Events Criterium Summer Series p/b Herbalife Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 12th &#xBB; June 26th </strong>- <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/short-track-mtb-1">Oak City Cycling &amp; BHB Short Track</a> SERIES</p><ul><li>Wednesdays - &#x1F501; Grit @ Spring Hill / Dix, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/yaZ3wXjAbPj2WPhY7">2212 Dorsett Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></li><li>3 race series! Did you race GRIT? Did you love it? Are you one of the many who deeply regret not racing and wish there was only one more chance ... well how about 3 more! Register now! (please)</li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/66352"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &amp; BHB Short Track MTB Race #1 Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Mountain Bike Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>July 4th </strong>- <a href="https://firecracker.capitalcyclingclub.org">Firecracker Ride</a></p><ul><li>Thursday 4th - &#x1F6A6; Road &quot;Ride&quot; @ Carolina Brewing Company - <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/Bxkc7imAMYiV3cGg6?g_st=ic">140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://firecracker.capitalcyclingclub.org/register"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Firecracker Ride 2024 | Holly Springs, NC | 07/04/2024</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://filez.racereach.com/files/templates/t_167799.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">firecracker.capitalcyclingclub.org</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://filez.racereach.com/files/templates/t_167799.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; July 13th &amp; 14th</strong> - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/battle-of-the-carolinas">Battle Of The Carolinas</a> OMNIUM</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 13th - &#x1F501; Herbalife @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VBCWjuAiCCcPxaYV6">4500 Axle Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284</a></li>
<li>Sunday 14th - &#x1F501; Rock Hill @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/nee7VymzkEB4veQw6?g_st=ic">1307 Riverwalk Drive, Rock Hill, SC</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/battle-of-the-carolinas#Location"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Battle of the Carolinas Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; July 14th</strong> - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/hamptoncriterium">Hampton Criterium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 14th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/KDETkXLxTaPpkGFh9">121 Floyd Thompson Blvd, Hampton, VA  23666</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/hamptoncriterium"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Hampton Criterium (VA Age-Graded State Criterium Championship) - VCA BAR Event Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="adventure-worthy-races">Adventure Worthy Races</h2><h3 id="200-miles-from-raleigh-nc">200+ Miles From Raleigh, NC</h3><p></p><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; February 24th &amp; 25th</strong> - Hincape Spring Series</p><ul><li>Saturday 24th - &#x1F501; &#xA0;Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HVcwGu59TMyJc2w7?g_st=ic">1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730</a></li><li>Sunday 25th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8HVcwGu59TMyJc2w7?g_st=ic">1307 Riverwalk Parkway, Rock Hill, SC 29730</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/64107/2024-Hincapie-Spring-Series-Greenville-SC"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">2024 Hincapie Spring Series Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; March 3rd</strong> - Langley Speedway Criterium</p><ul><li>Sunday 3rd - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/B1qvU9cmDAqwu5YE8">11 Dale Lemonds Drive, Hampton, VA &#xA0;23666</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/62795"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Langley Speedway Criterium - VCA BAR Event Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>April 26th</strong> - <a href="https://www.spartanburgcrit.com">Spartanburg Regional Criterium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Friday 26th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/F9hEqM7T68YQ7rib7">160 E Broad St, Spartanburg, SC  29306</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/spartanburgcriterium"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Criterium Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>April 27th</strong> - <a href="https://athenstwilight.com">Athens Twilight Criterium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 27th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aV1vYRpV2j1bKcd1A">200 College Ave, Athens, GA 30601</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/athenstwilight"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium presented by Michelob ULTRA Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>April 28th</strong> - <a href="https://www.peachtreecornersga.gov/385/Curiosity-Lab-Criterium-2024">Curiosity Lab Criterium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Sunday 28th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VQEh9tsMcb3NKERJ8">310 Technology Pkwy NW, Peachtree Corners, GA  30092</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/the-curiosity-lab-criterium-peachtree-corners"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">The Curiosity Lab Criterium 2024 @ Peachtree Corners Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; &#x1F3EB; May 3rd &#xBB; 5th</strong> - <a href="https://roadnats.usacycling.org/collegiate-road">Collegiate Road Nationals</a> @ Albuquerque, NM</p><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>May 24th &#xBB;&#xA0;26th</strong> - <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/georgiacycling/home">TONGA</a> @ North Georgia</p><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8;</strong> <strong>May 25th</strong> - <a href="https://eastontwilightcrit.com">Easton Twilight Criterium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Saturday 25th - &#x1F501; Crit @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/quimDQ2k47TeaLub6">234 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/eastontwilightcrit"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Easton Twilight Criterium pb LVHN - PA STATE CHAMPS Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://www.bikereg.com/BR/VirtualImages/EventLogos/cr-126b7724-d87f-4ceb-aa36-d1dc45bd2e18.jpg" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; <strong>June 1st &amp; 2nd </strong>- <a href="https://cartercountyomnium.com">Carter County Omnium</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>&#x1F501;&#x1F6A6;&#x23F0; Packet Pickup @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/dco1ViFT1u4V1VSBA">101 West Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/cartercountyomnium"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Carter County Omnium Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 7th &#xBB; 9th</strong> - <a href="https://www.tulsatough.com">Tulsa Tough</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/mLHGyHVpkp9wsTtAA">300 S Frankfort Ave, Tulsa, OK  74120</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/saint-francis-tulsa-tough"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Road Race Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="2024 Race Calendar"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="2024 Race Calendar"></div></a></figure><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 13th &#xBB;&#xA0;23rd</strong> - <a href="https://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com">Tour of America&apos;s Dairyland</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Day 1 @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JBZDcuw9AcjCemvq8">221 Dodge St, Janesville, WI 53548</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; June 16th</strong> - <a href="https://teamunityinc.org/hscc/">Harlem Skyscraper Classic</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/caXG7ba99iUgPSz47">18 Mt Morris Park W, Manhattan, NY  10027</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; July 19th &#xBB; 28th</strong> - <a href="https://www.intelligentsiacup.com">Intelligentsia Cup Chicago</a></p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ul>
<li>Day 1 @ <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/DdgvxCGohhLQHUrWA">West Dundee, IL</a></li>
</ul>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p><strong>&#x1F1FA;&#x1F1F8; July 22nd &#xBB; 28th</strong> - <a href="https://roadnats.usacycling.org/masters-juniors-road">Masters &amp; Junior Road Nationals</a> @ Augusta, GA</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free December]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Happy holidays &#x1F384; Happy new year &#x1F973; Happy first year of this Raleigh Criterium project. This will be the last &quot;Free&quot; <em>monthly</em> bike maintenance newsletter&#x2014; <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/">RaleighCrit.com</a> is changing.</p><h3 id="how-it-started">How It Started</h3><p>I first registered this domain name for <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/">RaleighCrit.com</a> nearly two years ago in January</p>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-december-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65611499f1750c04b66086d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[December]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM.png" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM.png" alt="Free December"><p>Happy holidays &#x1F384; Happy new year &#x1F973; Happy first year of this Raleigh Criterium project. This will be the last &quot;Free&quot; <em>monthly</em> bike maintenance newsletter&#x2014; <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/">RaleighCrit.com</a> is changing.</p><h3 id="how-it-started">How It Started</h3><p>I first registered this domain name for <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/">RaleighCrit.com</a> nearly two years ago in January 2022. This domain fell into the ether of my 40+ registered domain names for projects, products and brands that I tend to dream up and hoard on a regular basis. When I started putting this website together, I only shared it with some close friends in search of feedback. Progress was slow in 2022, no one really knew about this site and that was very intentional. I was still figuring out how to provide enough value to justify launching this site into the public eye.</p><p>In January of 2023, I met Cameron Zamot at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/GdGPFUELUKeSKgXy5">Boulted Bread</a> in Raleigh (if you haven&apos;t yet, treat yourself&#x2014; either to some bread or chats with Cam, both are splendid) where we shared our dreams of crit racing and our mutual desire for a prominent criterium to exist in/around Raleigh. Two days later I&apos;d polished up the site, created our <a href="http://instagram.com/raleighcriterium/">Instagram</a> account, and the first of our &quot;Free&quot; monthly newsletters was born.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/free-january-2023/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free January</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A clean, well tuned bike is a fast bike. So, here&#x2019;s some free bike maintenance events around Raleigh during the month of January, 2023 Oak City Cycling Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!) When: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023Where: Oak City Cycling</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/01/free-january-1.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>I&apos;ve enjoyed a lot about this project over the past year. These monthly &quot;Free&quot; newsletters have been an encouraging way to keep myself engaged in the website portion of this project.</p><h3 id="the-middle">The Middle</h3><p>In the beginning, momentum was strong. We surely didn&apos;t expect to amass so many followers in such a short time but, this reception by the community proved a high demand for racing around Raleigh, it was inspiring.</p><p>We got to work, asked our little community for help, and y&apos;all came out swinging. We had a beautiful poster designed for (what was supposed to be) our first race. The first of two generous checks from Jim Sedore at <a href="https://www.carolinadivecenter.com/">Carolina Dive Center</a> would allow us to navigate USA Cycling&apos;s requirements for, and successfully obtain, a permit&#x2014; officially sanctioning our very first race. We were on the <a href="https://usacycling.org">USA Cycling</a> website, we were in <a href="https://usacycling.org/events/events-search?start_date=2023-12-06&amp;state=NC">their list of official events</a>, we were all-systems-go. The stoke was high, and then it wasn&apos;t&#x2014;&#xA0;our location backed out.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/race-update-august-12-2023/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">RACE UPDATE: August 12, 2023</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x1F6AB;NOTICE: AS OF APRIL 2023, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS OFFICIALLY CANCELLED</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/01/0EA43F6B-A30E-464B-BEF9-72FA2F668245.jpg" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">We needed a new location.</blockquote><p>For those unfamiliar&#x2014; the first rule of filmmaking turns out to be shared with the first rule of crit making: <em>location, location, location</em>. We needed a new location. This is not a small part of the process, it is the crux. Enter ...</p><h3 id="the-town-of-clayton">The Town of Clayton</h3><p>After meeting with the Parks &amp; Rec director, we knew we&apos;d found the right place to host our first race. We&apos;d eventually recruit race promoter <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grahamcosta88/">Graham Costa</a> (<a href="https://www.bikereg.com/tour-of-newport-news">Newport News Twilight Criterium</a>, <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62795">Langley Speedway Criterium</a>) to join us on a Zoom call with the Town of Clayton&#x2014; it went very well. As of December 2023, Clayton is still enthusiastic about hosting a race downtown. The proposed course is a <a href="https://www.strava.com/segments/35221659">classic 4-corner crit</a> with a downhill on the long back stretch, a short punchy climb and slight uphill (mostly flat) drag to the finish on Main St.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><div class="strava-embed-placeholder" data-embed-type="route" data-embed-id="3128118927298639460" data-full-width="true" data-style="standard"></div><script src="https://strava-embeds.com/embed.js"></script><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>For the Newport News Criterium, Graham was able to work out a deal with the city of Newport News, VA such that the city covers a handful of upfront costs associated with city permits and police presence.</p><blockquote>Hear about this and more in his interview on the <a href="https://criteriumnation.com/">Criterium Nation</a> Podcast</blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criterium-nation/id1457259495?i=1000625349343"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">&#x200E;Criterium Nation: So You Want to Promote a Race, Part 4 with Graham Costa on Apple Podcasts</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x200E;Show Criterium Nation, Ep So You Want to Promote a Race, Part 4 with Graham Costa - Aug 22, 2023</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://podcasts.apple.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Apple Podcasts</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts125/v4/cc/53/d4/cc53d4d8-23db-260d-355f-fd51d0017980/mza_12948736505535403264.png/1200x630wp.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>The Town of Clayton was not willing to offer such a partnership, upfront costs will be in excess of $3,000. Total costs to host this race will exceed $5,000, and if we&apos;re lucky it&apos;ll total less than $10,000 after all USAC officials are paid, porta-potties are picked up, and the proverbial dust has settled. This isn&apos;t a deal-breaker, but it is a barrier we weren&apos;t financially prepared for. Carrying as much momentum as we could, we hosted our first fundraising event in partnership with <a href="https://oaksandspokes.com">Oaks &amp; Spokes</a>, the <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/sweet-summertime-alley-cat-2023">Sweet Summertime Alleycat</a> on May 26, 2023.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/sweet-summertime-alley-cat-2023/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Sweet Summertime Alleycat</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Presented by Oaks &amp; Spokes Jump into summer during National Bike Month at the Sweet Summertime Alleycat fundraiser for Raleigh Criterium&#x2014; a fun scavenger hunt-style event to benefit local bike racing and bike advocacy in the Triangle area. What&#x2019;s an alleycat? It&#x2019;s a 15-20 mile scavenger hunt (on b&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Cameron Zamot</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1499115026740-47ec7a0d026e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDExfHxCaWtlJTIwbWVzc2VuZ2VyfGVufDB8fHx8MTY4Mjk1Nzc1Mg&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">The Sweet Summertime Alleycat raised about $1,000.</blockquote><p>Thanks to all of you beautiful people who participated, the Sweet Summertime Alleycat raised about $1,000. If you haven&apos;t seen the recap video edited by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/finote_girmay_weldemariam/">Finote</a>, again I must urge you to treat yourself:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs3mURiAX6j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Criterium Dev Team on Instagram: &#x201C;Y&#x2019;all. What an incredible event we had this weekend - thanks to you! It was awesome to see so many new faces (and plenty of last minute registrants!) that came out to explore Raleigh by bike. Everyone came out: people who race bikes, people who don&#x2019;t. People who go to different bike shops (!) People who ride cruisers and fixies and e-bikes and gravel bikes and yes, a carbon road rig or two. &#x1F609; Most of all: we all had a ton of fun on two wheels. It was our first alley cat and many of yours as well. Better believe there will be another&#x2026; see you there &#x1F63C; Special thanks to @therealvancemiller for being the mastermind behind many of the clues, @jaredharber and @oaksandspokes for the support and social media reach, @paulseiler for fantastic footage, and @negus_production for an incredible edit. The stoke is hiiiigh!&#x201D;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">114 likes, 2 comments - raleighcriterium on May 30, 2023: &#x201C;Y&#x2019;all. What an incredible event we had this weekend - thanks to you! It was awesome to see so m...&#x201D;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://static.cdninstagram.com/rsrc.php/v3/yI/r/VsNE-OHk_8a.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Instagram</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.36329-15/350268848_6308872012515738_6651212566249105758_n.jpg?stp=c216.384.360.360a_dst-jpg_s640x640&amp;_nc_cat=102&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=c4dd86&amp;_nc_ohc=hfMuPS7awfYAX_Y_Wba&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.cdninstagram.com&amp;oh=00_AfDTKX44j9SGQK19CVHBT4nx0V_VhkEL_yDTn6OOyrZvFA&amp;oe=6576A69D" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>As of December 2023, after paying for minimal Alleycat expenses and our bank taking $16/ month in fees since we opened the account in April, we have about $700 remaining.</p><p>Unfortunately, that&apos;s about where momentum came to a screeching halt. We still wish to host and/or support a criterium race around Raleigh. We still need more money ... about $5,000+ more monies ... and that&apos;s if we could file permits with Clayton today. With all of this in mind, we&apos;re going to be sending $500 to Jim Sedore this week. We feel that&apos;s fair to them for the generous financial efforts which allowed us to get as far as we did. The remaining funds will float this site until the next fundraiser (Alleycat anyone? Perhaps something new?), or until someone <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/donate/">donates</a>, maybe even <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/#/portal/signup">subscribes</a>. We may have failed to produce a criterium this year, but we learned a lot and we met a lot of the right people along the way. And we&apos;re not done trying &#x1F609;</p><p>Sincerely, thank you all &#x2764;&#xFE0F;</p><p>If you or someone you know would like to chat about sponsoring the criterium in Clayton, or if you/they have access to a closed-course location where a criterium could be hosted, <a href="mailto:inbox@raleighcrit.com">please reach out to us</a>. </p><p>We&apos;d also love to see a local weekly series a la <a href="http://drivewayseries.com">Driveway Series</a>, even if that&apos;s done at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZ4zHZ4izwzMLqm98">Dix park</a> (how much do we need to raise to repave this thing? Anybody know?). Financially, a series might have to be a 2025+ goal.</p><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">If you or someone you know would like to chat about sponsoring the criterium in Clayton ... <a href="mailto:inbox@raleighcrit.com">please reach out to us</a></blockquote><h3 id="how-its-going">How It&apos;s Going</h3><p>Today, most of our engagement is on <a href="http://instagram.com/raleighcriterium/">Instagram</a>. However, I am always thinking about what this website is &quot;supposed to be&quot; and how to bring value to this community. Instagram recently influenced a new idea for this site and, as a result, I&apos;ve started organizing photos and videos captured at this past year&apos;s races. I&apos;ve uploaded what I have into Google Drive and made links to each race available at the following pages:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/links-2023/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Links &#x1F517; 2023</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Photos &amp; Videos&#x2014; few are edited, most are not. Tag us on Instagram &#x1F4F8; 2023 11 19 &#xBB; NCGP #2 NCCX #10 &#xBB;&#xA0;Hendersonville 2023 11 19 NCGP 2 NCCX 10 Hendersonville - Google DriveGoogle Drive * Registration https://www.bikereg.com/62575 * Results https://www.crossresults.com/race/12145 2023 10 29 &#xBB;&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604177772275-192ba9fe877e?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDI4fHxsaW5rc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3MDA4NjM0NTJ8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/links-2022/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Links &#x1F517; 2022</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Photos &amp; Videos&#x2014; few are edited, most are not. Tag us on Instagram &#x1F4F8; 2022 12 18 &#xBB; CX-MAS &#xBB; Raleigh 2022 12 18 CX-MAS Raleigh - Google DriveGoogle Drive * Registration https://www.bikereg.com/58053 * Results https://www.crossresults.com/race/11499 2022 11 6 &#xBB;&#xA0;NCCX # 6 &#xBB; Hickory 2022 11 6 NC&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1575395467458-06c557dafe99?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDYwfHxsaW5rc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3MDA4NjM0NzR8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><h3 id="the-future-%F0%9F%94%AE">THE FUTURE &#x1F52E;</h3><p>We want criterium racing to exist around Raleigh. We don&apos;t feel the need to be <em>the</em> race promoter, but we do want to promote our local racers. It&apos;s easy to browse <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/events/">BikeReg.com</a> for upcoming local USAC sanctioned races, but it can be hard to find out exactly what happened at those races. We want this website to be a place where you can find local races, but also find out who did what at those races and ultimately how those people on <a href="https://www.road-results.com">road-results.com</a> got to that podium. Was it a breakaway? Did anyone lap the field? Who won the field sprint?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/2023-dix-classic-racing-recap/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Dix Classic Race Recap</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">On Sunday March 5th 2023, at this year&#x2019;s annual Dix Classic Criterium, Clayton Travis of Velocious Sport broke away from a 2-rider breakaway to lap the field and secure 1st place in the Men&#x2019;s Cat 1/2/3 group&#x2014; several minutes ahead of the end to their 70-minute race. Upon</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/raleigh-crit-raleigh-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-5.jpg" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>While text, photos &amp; videos all help to tell these stories and while Instagram Reels are genuinely awesome, we believe the gap that needs to be filled is live streaming. With this in mind: we have been tinkering.</p><p>We have a live stream rig ready to roll. We can now connect multiple cameras, GoPros and drones to our live stream. It would be nice to have more cameras, more GoPros (HERO 9 &amp; newer), <a href="https://amzn.to/3uNYskQ">HDMI transmitters</a>, more <a href="https://amzn.to/4amdCOH">batteries</a>, some <a href="https://amzn.to/3Nb2QAv">big portable power</a>, and we&apos;ll need to rent a generator for every event, but we&apos;ve got enough of these pieces to start. In fact, it&apos;s already begun.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/live/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Live</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">In Development</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>Stay tuned &#x1F609;</p><h3 id="cx-mas-2023">CX-MAS 2023</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/63227"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">CX-MAS 2023 Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Cyclocross Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/63227"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Free December" loading="lazy" width="1336" height="1668" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM-1.png 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM-1.png 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-06-at-11.54.15-AM-1.png 1336w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></a></figure><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America/New_York"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Bike Calendar</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://calendar.google.com/googlecalendar/images/favicons_2020q4/calendar_31.ico" alt="Free December"></div></div></a></figure><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkMMScqhmrqXLAZE7"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPtg50OjhFcyZheH6zwN8HsF4DqnWy6sVQGB1fh=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com">https://www.tlcforbikes.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/v1520533168/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/bb2szxskcqhc0bs1iul5.gif" alt="Free December"></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/w_340,h_150,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best/v1519854075/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/vk3oqwzdzryjnag04wq9.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 9th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1heMtQ5vfJzfHo1u6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://oakcitycares.org">https://oakcitycares.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/OCC_Logo-t.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VPHQ7Rzqj2MQtChD6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685011938147">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685011938147</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685011938147"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/prod/1451798-rc2023-11-23_16.04-c607f23/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F561023389%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=875234177f684b649513b415975942c4" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure><hr><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Check out all the calendars</blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free December"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free December"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free November]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fall into free bike maintenance &#x1F643;</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America/New_York"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Bike Calendar</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://calendar.google.com/googlecalendar/images/favicons_2020q4/calendar_31.ico" alt></div></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkMMScqhmrqXLAZE7"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC</div></div></a></figure>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-november-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65611328f1750c04b66086bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[November]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1505343011179-ffb744ab9bef?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE5fHxhdXR1bW4lMjBiaWtlfGVufDB8fHx8MTcwMDg2MDg0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1505343011179-ffb744ab9bef?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE5fHxhdXR1bW4lMjBiaWtlfGVufDB8fHx8MTcwMDg2MDg0OHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free November"><p>Fall into free bike maintenance &#x1F643;</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958@group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America/New_York"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Bike Calendar</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://calendar.google.com/googlecalendar/images/favicons_2020q4/calendar_31.ico" alt="Free November"></div></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkMMScqhmrqXLAZE7"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPtg50OjhFcyZheH6zwN8HsF4DqnWy6sVQGB1fh=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com">https://www.tlcforbikes.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/v1520533168/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/bb2szxskcqhc0bs1iul5.gif" alt="Free November"></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/w_340,h_150,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best/v1519854075/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/vk3oqwzdzryjnag04wq9.png" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/VPHQ7Rzqj2MQtChD6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685010935147">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685010935147</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685010935147"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/prod/1451798-rc2023-11-23_16.04-c607f23/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F561022549%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=d7c0735351323ed206d6e101318b063d" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 11th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/1heMtQ5vfJzfHo1u6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://oakcitycares.org">https://oakcitycares.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/OCC_Logo-t.png" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure><hr><blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Check out all the calendars</blockquote><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free November"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free November"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free October]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>It&apos;s cold outside.</p><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, october 4th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmBSRaBTC3BmwDg4A"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;</div></div></a></figure>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-october-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6503d06af1750c04b660854b</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[October]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2023 11:00:47 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1459992900655-b635a8a7a89c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE0fHxmYWxsJTIwYmlrZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE2OTQ3NDkxMDF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1459992900655-b635a8a7a89c?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE0fHxmYWxsJTIwYmlrZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE2OTQ3NDkxMDF8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free October"><p>It&apos;s cold outside.</p><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, october 4th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmBSRaBTC3BmwDg4A"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPtg50OjhFcyZheH6zwN8HsF4DqnWy6sVQGB1fh=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com">https://www.tlcforbikes.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/v1520533168/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/bb2szxskcqhc0bs1iul5.gif" alt="Free October"></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/w_340,h_150,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best/v1519854075/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/vk3oqwzdzryjnag04wq9.png" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685009771667?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685009771667?aff=ebdsoporgprofile</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685009771667?aff=ebdsoporgprofile"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/prod/1373905-rc2023-09-14_16.04-f3fdcab/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F561021009%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=f6e6d53f5643aa9f9ec8b198bade0ec7" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 14th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Foakcitycares.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1675827300000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIXJbYM28UfgXjPSVFpD8">https://oakcitycares.org/</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Inclement-Weather-Website-Graphic.png" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free October"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free October"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taco Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[<h2 id="raleigh-brewing-company">Raleigh Brewing Company</h2><p>Tuesdays @ 6 PM from <a href="https://www.raleighbrewing.com">Raleigh Brewing Company</a> at:<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fHmwGvaU6QsNjTQQ7?coh=178572&amp;entry=tt">3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607</a></p><p>One of Raleigh&apos;s most beloved group rides&#x2014; hosted primarily by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/222536349001053">Raleigh Cycling Club</a> (A group), this ride is 23(ish) miles around the heart of Raleigh.</p><ul><li>&quot;A&quot; group</li></ul>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/ride-log-tuesday-rbc-taco-tuesday/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c6b94ef1750c04b66065a9</guid><category><![CDATA[Group Rides]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tuesday]]></category><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Courses]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:22 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/349124536_974934903658357_6098305607459900333_n-1.jpg" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 id="raleigh-brewing-company">Raleigh Brewing Company</h2><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/349124536_974934903658357_6098305607459900333_n-1.jpg" alt="Taco Tuesday"><p>Tuesdays @ 6 PM from <a href="https://www.raleighbrewing.com">Raleigh Brewing Company</a> at:<br><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fHmwGvaU6QsNjTQQ7?coh=178572&amp;entry=tt">3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC 27607</a></p><p>One of Raleigh&apos;s most beloved group rides&#x2014; hosted primarily by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/222536349001053">Raleigh Cycling Club</a> (A group), this ride is 23(ish) miles around the heart of Raleigh.</p><ul><li>&quot;A&quot; group is a 23 mile semi-drop ride ~20+ mph average</li><li>&quot;B&quot; and &quot;C&quot; groups have similar routes, often with shorter distances.</li><li>Write you name down before the ride to participate in the free raffle!<br>(Look for the blue bucket) $25(ish) gift card raffle to RBC<br>Winner will be announced at 7:30pm on the chalkboard inside the brewery.</li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348897886_640243927960891_3236277524850038080_n.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Taco Tuesday" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1500" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348897886_640243927960891_3236277524850038080_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348897886_640243927960891_3236277524850038080_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348897886_640243927960891_3236277524850038080_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348897886_640243927960891_3236277524850038080_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>While there is usually a food truck outside of <a href="https://www.raleighbrewing.com/neil-street">RBC</a> on Tuesdays, the ride&apos;s namesake &quot;Taco Tuesday&quot; would incentivise at least one trip to <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/8YQP5RvJVehiE4TW7">Gym Tacos</a> next door. There&apos;s no shame in repeat business to Gym Tacos &#x1F609;</p><p>For those brave souls with bright lights &amp; winter gear, this ride doesn&apos;t tend to stop for daylight savings time or winter months.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/image-4.jpeg" class="kg-image" alt="Taco Tuesday" loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1334" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/image-4.jpeg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/image-4.jpeg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/image-4.jpeg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/image-4.jpeg 2000w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>This ride does usually have a facebook event hosted by Raleigh Brewing Company. They are also active on Strava.</p><h2 id="routes">Routes</h2><h3 id="c-group">C Group</h3><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://ridewithgps.com/trips/71631022?fbclid=IwAR3mmYevEArJuk_8dQoo_UjXFdmHZK5_VQnU8DeqUg1n9MQ6itqlS01cfFQ"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TOD Tuesday C ride</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">16.8 mi, +913 ft. Bike ride in Raleigh, NC</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://ridewithgps.com/apple-touch-icon.png?2000000008" alt="Taco Tuesday"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Ride with GPS</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://ridewithgps.com/trips/71631022/card.jpg" alt="Taco Tuesday"></div></a></figure><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-gallery-card kg-width-wide"><div class="kg-gallery-container"><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/349106607_963208384698249_2343076136449619962_n.jpg" width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/349106607_963208384698249_2343076136449619962_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/349106607_963208384698249_2343076136449619962_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/349106607_963208384698249_2343076136449619962_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/349106607_963208384698249_2343076136449619962_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348910789_633844878310470_7386675665790069102_n.jpg" width="2000" height="2000" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348910789_633844878310470_7386675665790069102_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348910789_633844878310470_7386675665790069102_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348910789_633844878310470_7386675665790069102_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348910789_633844878310470_7386675665790069102_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348849086_2692752877533290_2373073778650095831_n.jpg" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348849086_2692752877533290_2373073778650095831_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348849086_2692752877533290_2373073778650095831_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348849086_2692752877533290_2373073778650095831_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348849086_2692752877533290_2373073778650095831_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348949981_210324477993915_8338819404989417500_n-1.jpg" width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348949981_210324477993915_8338819404989417500_n-1.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348949981_210324477993915_8338819404989417500_n-1.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348949981_210324477993915_8338819404989417500_n-1.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348949981_210324477993915_8338819404989417500_n-1.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348864276_556746029953197_6163363691492526528_n.jpg" width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348864276_556746029953197_6163363691492526528_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348864276_556746029953197_6163363691492526528_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348864276_556746029953197_6163363691492526528_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348864276_556746029953197_6163363691492526528_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348918079_1050039396402040_1922365744729086528_n.jpg" width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348918079_1050039396402040_1922365744729086528_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348918079_1050039396402040_1922365744729086528_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348918079_1050039396402040_1922365744729086528_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348918079_1050039396402040_1922365744729086528_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div><div class="kg-gallery-row"><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348846294_1024671298513733_1847207220328488408_n.jpg" width="2000" height="1500" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348846294_1024671298513733_1847207220328488408_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348846294_1024671298513733_1847207220328488408_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1600/2023/05/348846294_1024671298513733_1847207220328488408_n.jpg 1600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348846294_1024671298513733_1847207220328488408_n.jpg 2048w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div><div class="kg-gallery-image"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348834553_994772528190589_4484250313235906932_n.jpg" width="1536" height="2048" loading="lazy" alt="Taco Tuesday" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/348834553_994772528190589_4484250313235906932_n.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/348834553_994772528190589_4484250313235906932_n.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/348834553_994772528190589_4484250313235906932_n.jpg 1536w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></div></div></div></figure><hr><p>This post is part of an ongoing effort to document all of the group rides around Raleigh and surrounding areas. <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">This calendar</a> will be updated with all of the group rides we have information on, wether we&apos;ve blogged about it (yet) or not:</p><p><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York</a></p><p>Find even more groups rides and race calendars on our <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/">Calendars page</a>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Taco Tuesday"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Taco Tuesday"></div></a></figure><hr><p>If you attend or host a group ride that is not on our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">Raleigh Group Rides</a> calendar, or if you know of a criterium within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, North Carolina but you don&apos;t see it on our <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_ca5a8b558938d5211b31fc39748aae5f15cf518d2ae1d3724b7613fa61eaba24%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">Raleigh Crit Racing</a> calendar, send us the ride/race details to: <a href="mailto:inbox@raleighcrit.com">inbox@raleighcrit.com</a></p><p>If you&apos;ve found this site helpful, <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/donate/">please consider donating</a> to help bring criterium racing to Raleigh, NC.</p><p>Thank you &#x1F495;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free September]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Cross is coming ... <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62496">September 9th</a>! Infinite thanks to <a href="https://bergerhardwarebikes.org">Berger Hardware Bikes</a> who returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with their CX Central NC series for 2023. For those of you thinking something along the lines of &quot;Cyclocross &#x2260; Criterium. Why am I reading this?&quot; Well then I urge you</p>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-september-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e80340f1750c04b6608336</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bike Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[September]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cyclocross]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576705170398-a93c2aadeef6?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fGN5Y2xvY3Jvc3N8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjkyOTI2ODAwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576705170398-a93c2aadeef6?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fGN5Y2xvY3Jvc3N8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjkyOTI2ODAwfDA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free September"><p>Cross is coming ... <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62496">September 9th</a>! Infinite thanks to <a href="https://bergerhardwarebikes.org">Berger Hardware Bikes</a> who returns to Raleigh, North Carolina with their CX Central NC series for 2023. For those of you thinking something along the lines of &quot;Cyclocross &#x2260; Criterium. Why am I reading this?&quot; Well then I urge you to attend your first Cyclocross race! Because we all know Cyclocross is really just a crit on dirt, right? Well .. like a crit on dirt with roots. And sometimes mud. Oh and sand. Definitely running. Some jumping. Sometimes their are stairs and you know what maybe this isn&apos;t a crit on dirt maybe it IS American Ninja Warrior on bikes ... you&apos;re right. That&apos;s WAY cooler! With 10 races across 5 weekends&#x2014; there will be no excuses accepted, should you choose the hilariously silly path of non-participation. Entry is FREE for kids 0-8 years of age who wish to particpate in a 5-7 minute race which is sure to be rewarded with the most enthusiatic of high-fives. While not all 10 of the races in this series are posted on BikeReg yet, we will update this post as they become available:</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ol>
<li>Saturday, September 9th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62496">CX Central Race #1</a></li>
<li>Sunday, September 10th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62502">CX Central Race #2</a></li>
<li>Saturday, September 23rd - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62533">CX Central Race #3</a></li>
<li>Sunday, September 24th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62553">CX Central Race #4</a></li>
<li>Saturday, September 30th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/62562">CX Central Race #5</a></li>
<li>Sunday, October 1st - CX Central Race #6</li>
<li>Saturday, October 14th - CX Central Race #7</li>
<li>Sunday, October 15th - CX Central Race #8</li>
<li>Saturday, November 11th - CX Central Race #9</li>
<li>Sunday, November 12th - CX Central Race #10</li>
</ol>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p>You know who DOESN&apos;T have a free race of any kind? <a href="https://www.nccyclocross.com">NCCX</a> (whomp)<br>BUT! They DO have 2 races in Raleigh!</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ol start="2">
<li>Saturday, October 21st - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/nccxraleigh-saturday-2023">NCCX Race #2</a></li>
<li>Sunday, October 22nd - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/nccxraleigh-sunday-2023">NCCX Race #3</a></li>
</ol>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p>And if you&apos;re on the &quot;2-hours or less, from home&quot; bandwagon, Winston Salem has 2 more races for you:</p><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ol start="4">
<li>Saturday, October 28th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/nccxwinstonsalem-saturday-2023">NCCX Race #4</a></li>
<li>Sunday, October 29th - <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/nccxwinstonsalem-sunday-2023">NCCX Race #5</a></li>
</ol>
<!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p>and now ... free bike maintenace and education around Raleigh in September, 2023:</p><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 6th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RmBSRaBTC3BmwDg4A"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPtg50OjhFcyZheH6zwN8HsF4DqnWy6sVQGB1fh=w900-h900-k-no-p" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com">https://www.tlcforbikes.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.tlcforbikes.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/v1520533168/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/bb2szxskcqhc0bs1iul5.gif" alt="Free September"></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/w_340,h_150,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best/v1519854075/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/vk3oqwzdzryjnag04wq9.png" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 9th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Foakcitycares.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1675827300000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIXJbYM28UfgXjPSVFpD8">https://oakcitycares.org/</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Inclement-Weather-Website-Graphic.png" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685007284227?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685007284227?aff=ebdsoporgprofile</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-685007284227?aff=ebdsoporgprofile"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/prod/1373905-rc2023-09-14_16.04-f3fdcab/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F561019689%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=ced4714c571273f1bb7b001c6bb8ccfb" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free September"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free September"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free August]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Clean bikes are so hot right now.</blockquote><p>You know what&apos;s super fun and free? Watching criterium racing LIVE in Winston Salem at the 10th anniversary of <a href="https://www.winstonsalemcycling.com/">Gears &#x2699;&#xFE0F; &amp; Guitars &#x1F3B8;</a> on August 5th, 2023. Sure, <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/59522">it costs money to race</a>, but the concert (yes, live music!</p>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-august-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6453ccc3f1750c04b660754e</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bike Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[August]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Racing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:51 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/07/IMG_6069.webp" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote class="kg-blockquote-alt">Clean bikes are so hot right now.</blockquote><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/07/IMG_6069.webp" alt="Free August"><p>You know what&apos;s super fun and free? Watching criterium racing LIVE in Winston Salem at the 10th anniversary of <a href="https://www.winstonsalemcycling.com/">Gears &#x2699;&#xFE0F; &amp; Guitars &#x1F3B8;</a> on August 5th, 2023. Sure, <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/59522">it costs money to race</a>, but the concert (yes, live music!) is free in the middle of <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FGoXUDrxTBsHdKx7?g_st=ic">Bailey Park</a> and, in case you hadn&apos;t heard, the science is in&#x2014; the louder the cheering from your cycling friends and teammates, the faster you race. Don&apos;t let your teammates ride alone &#x1F972; Cheer them on! &#x1F973; Yell at them with love &#x1F498; After all, doc says it makes them race &#x1F6B2; faster, swear &#x270C;</p><p>and now, more <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">free bike stuff</a> ...</p><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here:<br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/oak-city-cycling-29360370939?s=135462341">https://www.eventbrite.com/o/oak-city-cycling-29360370939?s=135462341</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/o/oak-city-cycling-29360370939?s=135462341"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Oak City Cycling</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248925-rc2023-05-03_16.04-e67868a/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248925-rc2023-05-03_16.04-e67868a/django/images/logos/eb_orange_on_white_1200x630.png" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 12th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p><strong>Register </strong>to be a mechanic:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-bike-repair-event-tickets-626242868277"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Community Bike Repair Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A great way to use your bike mechanic skills and knowledge for good.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248187-rc2023-05-02_16.04-6f00100/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F502352059%2F246905230356%2F1%2Foriginal.20230427-141808?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C90%2C1640%2C820&amp;s=22e28023c4446df08d77ee9fb313abd0" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Foakcitycares.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1675827300000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIXJbYM28UfgXjPSVFpD8">https://oakcitycares.org/</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Inclement-Weather-Website-Graphic.png" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free August"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free August"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free July]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Free your ride of troubles, practice bicycle maintenance. Learn said maintenance techniques from the following free resources. We now have an official companion calendar to this monthly update&#x2014; subscribe to/add our new &quot;<a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">Free Bike Calendar</a>&quot; by following <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">this link</a> to your favorite calendar app :)</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&</div></div></a></figure>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/free-july-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6453cb20f1750c04b660750f</guid><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bike Maintenance]]></category><category><![CDATA[July]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2023 11:00:58 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1495497089562-4be7359549c5?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fGZpcmV3b3JrcyUyMGJpa2V8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjgzMjEzMDk1&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1495497089562-4be7359549c5?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fGZpcmV3b3JrcyUyMGJpa2V8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjgzMjEzMDk1&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="Free July"><p>Free your ride of troubles, practice bicycle maintenance. Learn said maintenance techniques from the following free resources. We now have an official companion calendar to this monthly update&#x2014; subscribe to/add our new &quot;<a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com&amp;ctz=America%2FNew_York">Free Bike Calendar</a>&quot; by following <a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">this link</a> to your favorite calendar app :)</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 8th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p><strong>Register </strong>to be a mechanic:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-bike-repair-event-tickets-626242868277"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Community Bike Repair Event</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">A great way to use your bike mechanic skills and knowledge for good.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248187-rc2023-05-02_16.04-6f00100/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F502352059%2F246905230356%2F1%2Foriginal.20230427-141808?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C90%2C1640%2C820&amp;s=22e28023c4446df08d77ee9fb313abd0" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Foakcitycares.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1675827300000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIXJbYM28UfgXjPSVFpD8">https://oakcitycares.org/</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Inclement-Weather-Website-Graphic.png" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, July 12th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here:<br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600834491137?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600834491137?aff=ebdsoporgprofile</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600834491137?aff=ebdsoporgprofile"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248925-rc2023-05-03_16.04-e67868a/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F478820609%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=88885fe84de9df83b8dbf27961299073" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free July"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free July"></div></a></figure><hr><p>If you&apos;ve found this site helpful, please consider donating to help bring criterium racing to Raleigh, NC.</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><center>
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</center><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>Thank you &#x1F495;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[All The Ride Calendars]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever thought ...</p><blockquote>&quot;If only I could see all the group rides in one place.&quot;</blockquote><p>... we did too! TL;DR: visit our <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/">Calendars</a> page for all the cycling community related calendars one could possibly need around Raleigh, NC.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they</div></div></a></figure>]]></description><link>https://raleighcrit.com/all-the-ride-calendars/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">648ce715f1750c04b6607f7c</guid><category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category><category><![CDATA[Group Rides]]></category><category><![CDATA[2023]]></category><category><![CDATA[Free]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Raleigh Criterium]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><media:content url="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558025137-0b406e9cc169?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fGNhbGVuZGFyfGVufDB8fHx8MTY4Njk1NjU4MXww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" medium="image"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1558025137-0b406e9cc169?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fGNhbGVuZGFyfGVufDB8fHx8MTY4Njk1NjU4MXww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.0.3&amp;q=80&amp;w=2000" alt="All The Ride Calendars"><p>Have you ever thought ...</p><blockquote>&quot;If only I could see all the group rides in one place.&quot;</blockquote><p>... we did too! TL;DR: visit our <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/">Calendars</a> page for all the cycling community related calendars one could possibly need around Raleigh, NC.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="All The Ride Calendars"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Criterium</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="All The Ride Calendars"></div></a></figure><h2 id="about-the-calendars">About the Calendars</h2><p>Since there&apos;s (currently &#x2014; <em>COUGH</em>) only ONE annual criterium race around Raleigh, NC (a heartfelt thank you to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ncstatecycling/?hl=en">NC State&apos;s Cycling Club</a>), we started by adding every crit we could find for ~150 miles to the <em><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211b31fc39748aae5f15cf518d2ae1d3724b7613fa61eaba24%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Raleigh Crit Racing</a></em> calendar. Then we started adding every group ride we know of to the <em><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Raleigh Group Rides</a></em> calendar. Then we made a calendar companion to our <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/#/portal/signup">Free Newsletter</a> and cleverly named it the <em><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Free Bike Calendar</a></em> (free bike maintenance classes, events and other cycling related stuff around Raleigh).</p><p>Our <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/">Calendars</a> page also includes links to additional cycling community calendars from the likes of <a href="https://oaksandspokes.com">Oaks &amp; Spokes</a> as well as <a href="https://trianglecycling.org">TriangleCycling.org</a></p><hr><p>If you&apos;ve found this site helpful, please consider donating to help us bring Criterium Racing back to Raleigh, NC</p><!--kg-card-begin: html--><center>
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</center><!--kg-card-end: html--><p>We also have this conveniently titled <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/donate/">&quot;Donate&quot; page</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/donate/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Donate</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help bring bicycle racing to Raleigh, NC. Donate once, subscribe monthly or annually. Thank you &#x2764;&#xFE0F;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Crit Racing</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>and this fancy <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/#/portal/signup">new subscription tier called &quot;Support&quot;</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><a href="https://raleighcrit.com/#/portal/signup"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/subscribe-2023-june-monthly-1.png" class="kg-image" alt="Free June" loading="lazy" width="1018" height="924" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/subscribe-2023-june-monthly-1.png 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/subscribe-2023-june-monthly-1.png 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/subscribe-2023-june-monthly-1.png 1018w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></a></figure><p>One day (read: Clayton Criterium in May/June 2024) we&apos;ll have something more tangible to thank you with. As we continue to grow, we thank you with our continued &quot;Free&quot; newsletter + virtual high fives.</p><p>... and this new &quot;<a href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/">Calendars</a>&quot; page with all the best local cycling calendars we know of, including three of our own:</p><ul><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211b31fc39748aae5f15cf518d2ae1d3724b7613fa61eaba24%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Raleigh Crit Racing</a> - all the criteriums within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh</li><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_7ec53e1e22de9bf638c062218c170a02d64170fc3727dd8949878b5fac69a03b%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Raleigh Group Rides</a> - all the recurring rides around Raleigh(ish)</li><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_e33ce978536fd849fdccb8cdb69cef6351fb31bc70f03dfa6f85cce8154df958%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics">Free Bike Calendar</a> - our companion to this <a href="https://raleighcrit.com/tag/free">Free Newsletter</a></li></ul><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcrit.com/calendars/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Calendars</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Everyone&#x2019;s got a calendar. Here they all are &#x1F642; Raleigh Crit Racing The one we&#x2019;re all here for, all the crits within 150(ish) miles of Raleigh, NC Raleigh Crit Racing Subscribe to the Raleigh Crit Racing calendar with this iCal Link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/c_ca5a8b558938d5211&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/01/ofs-gold-glow-132-1.png" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Crit Racing</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Raleigh Criterium</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/03/dix-classic-crit-Raleigh-North-Carolina-6.jpg" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>Thanks again &#x1F495;</p><hr><h2 id="june-3-2023-is-world-bicycle-day">June 3, 2023 is <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day">World Bicycle Day</a></h2><p>They said so, them, the United Nations: <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day">https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day</a></p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><a href="https://bergerhardwarebikes.org/23-thursday-night-short-track"><img src="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/bhb-st-2023.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Free June" loading="lazy" width="1278" height="1667" srcset="https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w600/2023/05/bhb-st-2023.jpg 600w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/size/w1000/2023/05/bhb-st-2023.jpg 1000w, https://raleighcrit.com/content/images/2023/05/bhb-st-2023.jpg 1278w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></a></figure><p>Short Track is like a crit on mountain bikes, right?</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://bergerhardwarebikes.org/23-thursday-night-short-track"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">&#x2019;23 Thursday Night Short Track &#x2014; Berger Hardware Bikes</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&lt;p class=&#x201D;&#x2033; style=&#x201C;white-space:pre-wrap;&#x201D;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Custom Bike Sales, Fitting and Training &#x2022; Growing Cycling &lt;br&gt;Road &#x2022; Cyclocross &#x2022; Mountain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&#x201D;&#x2033; style=&#x201C;white-space:pre-wrap;&#x201D;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You see the World Differently on a bike.&lt;/strong&gt; Berger Hardware Bikes is committed to bring&#x2026;</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/515450b1e4b08d45ae7d0518/1364501796541-Q6FPS08XUEGA4OD92CQN/favicon.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Berger Hardware Bikes</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/515450b1e4b08d45ae7d0518/1462156462008-HZ01XJ5BK6O8MJZGUUHB/BHB_Logo_BLK+(1).png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>Don&apos;t miss the final night of <a href="https://bergerhardwarebikes.org/23-thursday-night-short-track">BHB</a>&apos;s Short Track series at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/d32XaoopNrFP7zCt7?coh=178572&amp;entry=tt">Spring Hill</a> in Raleigh, NC! Racing on Thursday June 8, 2023 starts at 6 PM from <a href="https://maps.google.com/?daddr=35.7751626,-78.666927">2212 Dorsett Dr, Raleigh, NC &#xA0;27603</a> and make sure to tell Todd you heard it on RaleighCrit.com &#x1F609;</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.bikereg.com/bhb-thursday-night-short-track-spring-hill-6-8-23"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">BHB Thursday Night Short Track at Spring Hill - Night 3 Online Registration</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.bikereg.com/faviconbikereg.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">BikeReg.com</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.bikereg.com/Images/logos/BikeReg/br100.png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><hr><p><br>and now ... free bike stuff:</p><h2 id="tlc-for-bikes">TLC For Bikes</h2><h3 id="monthly-repair-class">Monthly Repair Class</h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7th, 2023<br>Where: TLC For Bikes at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9">8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/qeP1dse5TTjZoE1D9"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2606; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">TLC For Bikes &#xB7; 8480 Honeycutt Rd #126, Raleigh, NC 27615</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPtg50OjhFcyZheH6zwN8HsF4DqnWy6sVQGB1fh=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every first Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Bring a bike and Gary Smith will be there to help you work on what you need to learn, on the bike you brought.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://tlcforbikes.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/v1520533168/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/bb2szxskcqhc0bs1iul5.gif" alt="Free June"></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dyx4yhvoq/image/upload/w_340,h_150,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:best/v1519854075/5a789ff8f704a8000121d0af/vk3oqwzdzryjnag04wq9.png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="raleigh-community-kickstand">Raleigh Community Kickstand</h2><h3 id="community-bike-repair-day">Community Bike Repair Day</h3><p>When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 10th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cares at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6">1430 South Wilmington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/VmrSJLqFNxwtYRNk6"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Non-profit organization</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares &#xB7; 1430 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipPAMjZI7t-JEH2J5EDmboSI6M9V5xASmjetiVeH=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>RCK host a repair event at OCC <strong>every 2nd Saturday</strong> of the month!</p><p>The <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/">Raleigh Community Kickstand</a> (RCK) is an all-volunteer, non-profit community bicycle cooperative project located in Raleigh, NC and established in 2017. They work closely with <a href="https://oakcitycares.org/">Oak City Cares</a> (OCC), a homeless resource center located south of downtown, to provide bike repairs and teach maintenance skills to those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also work with the city, local cycling shops, cycling non-profits, and other organizations and individuals to collect resources and skills focused on addressing a need in our community&#x2014; safe, reliable, self-sufficient transportation.</p><p>Their motto is simple: <strong>fix</strong>, <strong>teach</strong>, <strong>give</strong>. They fix/replace brakes, clean chains/drivetrains, tune shifters, fix flats, and make other minor adjustments. In addition, the group accepts donated bikes, which they repair and donate to members of the OCC community to provide safe and reliable transportation.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for experienced bike mechanics to lend a hand and make a positive impact in the community. <strong><strong>Please note that this event is not for bike servicing or repairs of participants&apos; personal bikes; it is focused on helping Raleigh Community Kickstand and Oak City Cares&apos; client base.</strong></strong></p><p>While bringing your own tools and repair stands is not necessary, it is encouraged. Let&apos;s work together to make a difference!</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Foakcitycares.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;ust=1675827300000000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zIXJbYM28UfgXjPSVFpD8">https://oakcitycares.org/</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://oakcitycares.org/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Home - Oak City Cares</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Help us make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Wake County.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/occ-icon-300x300.png" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cares</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Oak City Cares</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://oakcitycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Inclement-Weather-Website-Graphic.png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>and even more at <a href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org">https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Raleigh Community Kickstand</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">An all-volunteer, non-profit community cycling cooperative.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Raleigh Community Kickstand</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Michael D&#x2019;Argenio</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://raleighcommunitykickstand.org/media/RCK_by.png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><hr><h2 id="oak-city-cycling"><strong>Oak City Cycling</strong></h2><h3 id="free-basic-maintenance-class-sign-up"><strong><strong>Free Basic Maintenance Class (Sign up!)</strong></strong></h3><p>When: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023<br>Where: Oak City Cycling at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8">707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://goo.gl/maps/dpBeSD1Cy5yAK2tK8"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605;&#x2605; &#xB7; Bicycle Shop</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://www.google.com/images/branding/product/ico/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling &#xB7; 707 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMWRtxGito_tR3H64sJqJZFOwh-gYDZuypsTQVF=w256-h256-k-no-p" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p>This happens <strong>every second Wednesday </strong>of the month!</p><p>Attendance is limited, <strong><strong>please only sign up if you plan to attend</strong></strong>. Sign up here:<br><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600832575407?aff=ebdsoporgprofile">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600832575407?aff=ebdsoporgprofile</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-basic-maintenance-class-tickets-600832575407?aff=ebdsoporgprofile"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Free Basic Maintenance Class</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Get to know your bike a little better!</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://cdn.evbstatic.com/s3-build/1248925-rc2023-05-03_16.04-e67868a/django/images/favicons/favicon-194x194.png" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Eventbrite</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F478817259%2F62277422577%2F1%2Foriginal.20211004-161025?w=1000&amp;auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;q=75&amp;sharp=10&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C800%2C400&amp;s=4238116df9144de57eaccbef5b32415e" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure><p><strong><strong>Learn these things:</strong></strong></p><ol><li>Basic bike anatomy</li><li>How to change a flat</li><li>How to clean &amp; lubricate your chain</li></ol><p>These are typically the only topics covered in this class. If you&apos;d like to learn more, keep an eye out for their Intermediate Maintenance Class (also free!).</p><p><strong><strong>WHAT TO BRING: </strong></strong>Bring a bike! You&apos;ll get to practice changing out a tube &amp; chain maintenance during class. If you can&apos;t get it here, no worries! A bike will be provided for you.</p><p><strong>If<strong> you sign up and cannot attend, PLEASE let </strong>them <strong>know. Space is limited and someone else can take your spot!</strong></strong></p><p>Learn more at <a href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com">http://www.oakcitycycling.com</a></p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="http://www.oakcitycycling.com"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Oak City Cycling | Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description"></div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/favicon.ico" alt="Free June"><span class="kg-bookmark-author">Oak City Cycling is a local, independent cycling shop in Downtown Raleigh, NC focused on increasing bicycle ridership through sales, service, outreach, and community.</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="http://www.oakcitycycling.com/modules/4b36101dcc/public/assets/assets/dummy.png" alt="Free June"></div></a></figure>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>